BS Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

Program Overview

The University at Albany's Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (ESE) program equips students with the skills to address environmental challenges through innovative solutions. Emphasizing sustainability, the program offers a rigorous curriculum, hands-on research opportunities, and career preparation through internships and senior projects. Graduates are prepared for careers in industry, government, or advanced degrees, tackling local and global environmental issues.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (ESE) at the University at Albany prepares students to tackle local and global environmental issues through creative and innovative approaches. The program emphasizes sustainability in all areas related to the environment and public health.

Program Objectives:

• Develop skills to analyze data, generate models, and design processes for pollution control, remediation, and sustainable resource utilization.
• Learn effective collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Interact with world-class faculty, complete internships, and lead senior design projects focused on real-world problem-solving.
• Engage in clubs, professional organizations, and activities for networking and learning from global practitioners.
• Conduct hands-on research on environmental issues related to water, air, solid waste, water resources management, and energy sustainability.
• Prepare for careers in industry, government, or advanced degrees.

Program Highlights:

• Focus on sustainability and interdisciplinary learning.
• Rigorous curriculum with dedicated faculty and researchers.
• Hands-on research opportunities.
• Strong emphasis on design and problem-solving.
• Career preparation through internships and senior projects.
• Networking opportunities with peers and professionals.

Outline:

Year 1:

• Introduction to Environmental Engineering
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Calculus
• Introduction to Programming

Year 2:

• Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Microbiology
• Fluid Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Statistics

Year 3:

• Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Air Pollution Control
• Solid Waste Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Sustainable Design

Year 4:

• Senior Design Project
• Environmental Engineering electives
• Technical Writing
• Ethics in Engineering

Assessment:

• Coursework assessments (exams, assignments, projects)
• Senior Design Project
• Comprehensive exams
• Internship evaluations

Teaching:

• Interactive lectures and discussions
• Hands-on laboratory experiments
• Collaborative group projects
• Individual research opportunities
• Access to renowned faculty and researchers

Careers:

• Air Quality Analyst
• Energy Engineer
• Water Quality Specialist
• Remediation Manager
• Sustainable Designer
• Process Engineer
• Environmental Consultant

Other:

• The program is accredited by the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission.
• The program offers a strong foundation for pursuing advanced degrees in environmental engineering or related fields.